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Group Tenting for Organized Groups


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Where Organized Groups Can Camp in Tents

This chart shows where organized groups can camp in tents in Pennsylvania State Parks. 
 

Need more room for your group to camp? Try an organized group tent camping area which are specifically made for large groups.

For a more sheltered experience try organized group cabin camps.


Organized group tenting areas in Pennsylvania state parks can be reserved 11 months in advance to  two days before arrival.

How do I make a reservation?

Call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays.

Reservations can be made using MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover credit cards or personal, traveler’s and cashier’s checks. To receive a confirmed reservation, full payment must be received by the Bureau within ten days of making the reservation.

Transfers and changes to a reservation

Changes to a reservation (even ones made online) must be made by calling the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation Center at 888-PA-PARKS, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Cancellations

Cancellations can be handled via the Internet under "My Account" or by calling the call center. Cancellations made up to the close of business seven days prior to your scheduled arrival date will incur a $10 cancellation fee. If you cancel six days or less prior to the arrival date, you will forfeit the first night’s fee or $75, whichever is the lesser amount. There is a $10 fee assessed for all changes made to your reservation, except adding nights to the reservation. Changes to a reservation can be made at the call center, but not via the Internet. Any cancellation or change on the day of arrival must be made through the state park that you have the reservation with.